Fig Tree Pocket

Population growth drivers in Fig Tree Pocket are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the population of Fig Tree Pocket is estimated at around 4,635. This reflects an increase of 290 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,345. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data release from ABS in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses, is 4,632. This results in a density ratio of 1,082 persons per square kilometer. Fig Tree Pocket's growth rate since the 2021 Census was 6.7%, exceeding the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of national statistical areas to 2041, with a projected increase of 448 persons reflecting a total increase of 9.6%.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Fig Tree Pocket recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Fig Tree Pocket has seen around 16 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 84 homes. In FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded so far.

Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.8 new residents per year over these five years. The average construction value of new homes was $977,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Fig Tree Pocket's construction activity was 22.0% higher per person over this period.

This maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. All development during this period comprised detached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban character and offering family homes with ample space. With around 365 people per dwelling approval, Fig Tree Pocket shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 445 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Fig Tree Pocket has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Cross River Rail - Corinda Station, Centenary Motorway Bypass, and Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Fig Tree Pocket ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Fig Tree Pocket has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area data. As of December 2025, the area had 2,458 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was lower at 67.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 36.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area shows significant specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 5.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Fig Tree Pocket saw a labour force decrease of 3.3% and employment decrease of 3.1%, leading to an unemployment rate drop of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fig Tree Pocket's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Fig Tree Pocket has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $75,020 and the average is $124,578. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Fig Tree Pocket are approximately $83,542 (median) and $138,730 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals incomes in Fig Tree Pocket rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 99th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets indicate 47.8% of locals (2,215 people) earn $4000+ weekly, differing from broader area patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. A substantial proportion, 59.4%, earn above $3,000/week. After housing costs, residents retain 89.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Fig Tree Pocket is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Fig Tree Pocket's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fig Tree Pocket was at 42.2%, compared to mortgaged dwellings at 44.2% and rented ones at 13.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,033, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure for Fig Tree Pocket was recorded at $590, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Fig Tree Pocket's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Fig Tree Pocket features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 88.4% of all households, including 55.8% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.6%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Fig Tree Pocket demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Fig Tree Pocket's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 56.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area's educational advantage is notable, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 8.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 37.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 11.7% in secondary education, and 8.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Fig Tree Pocket has 25 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that together facilitate 824 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically living within 260 meters of the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 86% of residents, while trains are used by 6%, and cycling by 3%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in Fig Tree Pocket, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant proportion of residents, at 36.9%, work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 117 trips per day, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Fig Tree Pocket's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Fig Tree Pocket's health outcomes show remarkable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 77% of the total population (3,548 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.7 and 5.7% respectively, while 77.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Only 13.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (621 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings and the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Fig Tree Pocket was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Fig Tree Pocket had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 49.8%. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.3% versus 0.1%.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (9.1%). Notably, South Australian (2.0%) Welsh (0.8%) and French (0.7%) ancestry were higher than regional averages of 0.6%, 0.5% and 0.5% respectively.

Fig Tree Pocket's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Fig Tree Pocket is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane's average, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 18.9% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.3%. This concentration of the 45-54 cohort is well above the national average of 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 14.9% to 17.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.8% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 12.7%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 18.2% to 16.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Fig Tree Pocket, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 22% (194 people), reaching 1,071 from 876. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.